Title: Assistant Teacher ~ Special Education + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Annandale, VA
What We Do And Offer Our Team
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
We are seeking Special Education Assistant Teachers to join our mission in Annandale!
What The Special Education Assistant Teacher Does
In coordination with the Teacher, Behavior and Related Services Staff, the Assistant Teacher provides assistance to teacher in programming for students in class. The Assistant Teacher assists the teacher in any of the following:
Evaluating student progress.
Organizing classroom furniture and equipment.
Writing reports in relevant subject areas.
Communicating with parents, PHILLIPS Programs staff and non-PHILLIPS Programs professionals.
Implementing bus duty.
Recording and reporting behavior data.
Assists in individual, small and large group instruction as directed by and coordinated with teacher.
Assists in daily organizational planning and supervises classroom in absence of teacher.
Assists in other general areas such as: medication administration, data collection, and other relevant tasks as assigned by teacher.
Supervises students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, playground duty and off campus..
Implements individual and classroom behavior programs.
Bachelor's Degree in fields such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, preferred
Experience in a special needs school environment, highly preferred
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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